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Aggravated DWI

Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit A 22-year-old Hudson Valley man is accused of driving while intoxicated at more than two times the legal limit. Troopers pulled a vehicle over on I-87 in the Albany County town of Bethlehem for vehicle and traffic violations at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, New York State Police said. Police said the driver, identified as Rockland County resident Cristian Agualema, of New City, was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and tested as having a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, authorities said. Agualema was charged with aggravated DWI, State Police reported. Police said he wa…
Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for alleged aggravated DWI after his two children got out of the vehicle on a busy roadway because they were afraid of crashing, police say. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Yorktown on Saturday, July 23 on Route 6. Fairfield County resident Christopher Mangan, age 47, of Stamford, was arrested and charged after police received a welfare check request after she received a call from them, said the Yorktown Police. The children, a 14-year-old girl, and an 11-year-old boy called their mother saying they were scared because their…
Man Issued 26 Traffic Tickets, Including DWI, After Hit-Run Crash In Area Man Issued 26 Traffic Tickets, Including DWI, After Hit-Run Crash In Area
Man Issued 26 Traffic Tickets, Including DWI, After Hit-Run Crash In Area A man from the area was issued 26 traffic tickets and charged with DWI after he allegedly left the scene of a crash. A Greene County resident Szitter Zoltan, age 30, of Catskill, was arrested in Ulster County in Saugerties on Saturday, April 23. Zolton was arrested after Saugerties Police responded to Route 212, where it was reported that he left the area after striking another vehicle he had attempted to pass in a no-passing zone, sideswiping the victim’s vehicle and sending it into oncoming traffic and nearly being struck by a third vehicle, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Sau…
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Hudson Valley Crash Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Hudson Valley Crash
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Hudson Valley Crash Police arrested a 44-year-old man after he allegedly crashed his vehicle while intoxicated in Northern Westchester. At about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, police responded to the area of 3303 Crompond Road (Route 202) in Yorktown following a report of a crash, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Investigators found that the Cortlandt Manor man was driving while intoxicated and was reportedly driving without a court-ordered interlock device and while his driving privilege in the state was revoked for aggravated DWI, police said.  Police said the man was arrested and taken to th…
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Orange County Twice In Three Days Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Orange County Twice In Three Days
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Orange County Twice In Three Days A man involved in a hit-and-run crash and police chase was charged with aggravated DWI twice in the span of three days in the area, state police said. On Monday, Oct. 5 at approximately 1:10 p.m., State Police Middletown responded to Garnet Health in the town of Wallkill for a report of a hit-and-run in the parking lot.  The vehicle was observed to be traveling on East Main Street in Wallkill.  When a trooper attempted to make a traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle, later identified as Jonathan McCormick, 61, of New Boston, New Hampshire, refused to comply and proceeded to …
Orange County Man Drove Drunk With Infant Inside BMW, Police Say Orange County Man Drove Drunk With Infant Inside BMW, Police Say
Orange County Man Drove Drunk With Infant Inside BMW, Police Say A late-night stop by State Police troopers led to the arrest of a man allegedly driving while intoxicated with an infant in his BMW. Troopers from Monroe stopped a 2013 BMW that was traveling west in Monroe at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 when the driver, local resident Mark Nelson, 30, committed traffic violations. According to police, while speaking with Nelson, it was determined that he was allegedly intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. Further investigation during the subsequent traffic stop determined that Nelson’s license had been revoked due to a previ…
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops 25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops
25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
Five Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols Five Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols
Five Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols More than a dozen drivers were arrested for alleged impaired driving in the area by New York State Police troopers during the New Year's holiday. Local residents charged with DWI during the holiday patrols include:  Orange County On Tuesday, Dec. 31, State Police from Monroe arrested Derrick Kelly, 45, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Chester when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Police from Monroe…
Man Nabbed For DWI At Twice Legal Limit Following Crash In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed For DWI At Twice Legal Limit Following Crash In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed For DWI At Twice Legal Limit Following Crash In Area, Police Say A 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving at more than twice the legal limit following a traffic stop by Orangetown Police. Kris Swenson, of Pomona, was arrested around 3:21 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, after police responded to a report of a crash on Main Street in the Village of Nyack, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Joseph Sullivan. When officers arrived on the scene they found that a black Toyota Corolla appeared to have struck a park and unoccupied red Honda Accord, Sullivan said. Officers identified the driver of the Toyota as Swenson and determined that he was allegedly driving dru…
Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Car Stuck In Snow Bank Leads To DWI Charge For Orange County Man, 25 Car Stuck In Snow Bank Leads To DWI Charge For Orange County Man, 25
Car Stuck In Snow Bank Leads To DWI Charge For Orange County Man, 25 A man with two prior DWI convictions was allegedly impaired when he crashed into a snowbank in Orange County and was required assistance from New York State Police troopers. Troopers from the Montgomery barracks spotted a disabled vehicle in a snowbank at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the intersection of Mill Street and Renwick Street, police said. The driver, 25-year-old Newburgh resident Juvencio Martinez-Rodriguez told troopers that he had hit a patch of ice before skidding into the snowbank. According to police, while speaking with troopers, Martinez-Rodriguez appea…
Orange County Woman Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Woman Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Woman Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
Wallkill Resident Busted For DWI During State Police Stop Wallkill Resident Busted For DWI During State Police Stop
Wallkill Resident Busted For DWI During State Police Stop Despite being warned of emphasis patrols and special details during the holiday weekend, 29 area residents were among 36 arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Thursday, Nov. 28, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Dante J. Garcia, 49, of White Plains, for DWI. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the city of Yonkers, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arr…
Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen motorists were arrested in the Hudson Valley for allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend. Local residents charged include:  Orange County On Friday, Oct. 4, State Police troopers in Greenville (Orange County) arrested James Fox, 28, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on Monhagen Avenue in the city of Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police troopers in Middletown arrested Lee Thomas Jr, 53, o…
Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Area residents charged include:  Westchester County On Sunday, Sept. 29, State Police troopers in Liberty arrested Gerardo Casarella, 56 of Hartsdale, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Thompson when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Dutchess County On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police troopers in Kingston arrested H…
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …
Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Seventeen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 23 drivers removed from the roadways for alleged impaired driving over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, June 1, State Police from Somers arrested Lisa M. Canecchia, 43, of New Castle, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 100 in Somers, when she was involved in a one-car crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Joshua A. Gil, 27, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was trav…
Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley were busy over the weekend, busting 17 allegedly impaired drivers for DWI. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Manuel A. Valle, 50, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jared A. Malfer, 34…
Pomona Man Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree, Guardrail In Palisades, Police Say Pomona Man Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree, Guardrail In Palisades, Police Say
Pomona Man Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree, Guardrail In Palisades, Police Say A man from Pomona has been charged with DWI after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a tree and guardrail in Palisades, police say. Orangetown Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident near Route 340 and Oak Tree Road in the Hamlet of Palisades on Wednesday, March 27 around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 2015 Freightliner box truck that sustained front end damage. Police say the vehicle’s driver, identified as 47-year-old Steven Hogan, crashed into a guardrail and a tree. Further investigation revealed that Hogan was operating the vehicle while intoxicated…
18 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 18 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
18 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed more than three dozens drivers off the roadway over the weekend for alleged impaired driving. Area residents charged include: Orange County On Friday, Feb. 15, State Police troopers from Middletown arrested Lori Hurst, 43 of Middletown, for DWAI Drugs. She was traveling on Dolson Avenue in Middletown when she was involved in a vehicle crash. An investigation revealed that she was impaired by drugs and she was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 15, State Police troopers from Montgomery arrested William Wilson Jr, 23 of Walden, for DWI. He was trav…
Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Rockland County Sheriff's deputies nabbed a man for DWI during a routine traffic stop in the area. Christopher Davis, 38, of Warren, New Jersey was arrested on Monday, Feb. 11, after a sheriff's patrol officer observed him allegedly break several traffic laws while driving on Prospect Street in Nanuet, the Sheriff's Office said.  During the stop, Davis was found to be intoxicated and arrested, they added. Davis was charged with aggravated DWI greater than 0.18 percent, drinking alcohol while driving, and DWI. After processing, he was released on his own recognizance. Davis …
Woman Charged With DWI In I-87 Stop Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Woman Charged With DWI In I-87 Stop Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Woman Charged With DWI In I-87 Stop Driving Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A woman from Rockland is facing DWI charges after police say she was allegedly driving at twice the legal limit during an I-87 traffic stop. Sunday, Feb. 10 around 3 a.m., New York State Police responded to the Woodbury exit of I-87 on the report of a driver who did not have the funds needed to pay the thruway toll. The driver, 52-year-old Alicia E. Snyder of Sloatsburg, was determined to be intoxicated, police said. Snyder was arrested and transported to SP Newburgh. Her blood alcohol content was found to be .21 percent. Snyder was charged with Aggravated DWI and released to a sober third …
Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail
Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail While the New England Patriots took home the trophy on Saturday night, 31 drivers in the area did not enjoy the Super Bowl weekend, and were taken off the road for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Among the local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Feb. 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Clement C. McCann, 55, of Cortlandt, for DWI with a prior conviction within 10 years, a felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a misdemeanor, and operating without an interlock device, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on Route 9A in Cortlandt, when he was st…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators out of Tarrytown have issued an alert for a wanted man who failed to appear in court to respond to an aggravated DWI charge more than a decade ago. Luis Avalos, 25, is wanted by New York State Police on a bench warrant following an incident on March 2, 2006. According to police, Avalos was driving on the New York State Thruway in Westchester when he was stopped for speeding. During the subsequent stop, it was determined that Avalos was intoxicated and he was arrested. Police described Avalos as a 5-foot-4 Hispanic man with black hair a…
Goshen Man Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Detail Goshen Man Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Detail
Goshen Man Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Detail New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…
Two Charged With DWI In Rockland Sheriff Stops Two Charged With DWI In Rockland Sheriff Stops
Two Charged With DWI In Rockland Sheriff Stops Two area residents were nabbed for aggravated DWI after being stopped for a traffic violation by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Jean Eddyson, 35, of Spring Valley was busted for DWI around 3:53 a.m. Monday after being stopped for a traffic violation on Route 45. During the stop, he was found to be intoxicated and arrested, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office said. Eddyson was charged with aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol level higher than 0.18 percent and DWI. They were released on a summons to appear in court on Jan. 8, 2019. Jamie Salas, 46, of Spring Valley, was arrested arou…
Police: Man Driving Drunk At Walgreens In Area Had 3-Year-Old In Car Police: Man Driving Drunk At Walgreens In Area Had 3-Year-Old In Car
Police: Man Driving Drunk At Walgreens In Area Had 3-Year-Old In Car A 38-year-old man who had a 3-year-old child in his vehicle was allegedly driving drunk with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, according to police. Kevin O'Donnell of Stony Point was arrested around 3:47 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, after Stony Point police received numerous reports of an erratic driver on 9W in Haverstraw, said Stony Point Lt. Daniel Hylas. O'Donnell was located by police searching for the erratic driver's vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot in Stony Point. Hylas said O'Donnell was arrested after officers saw numerous indi…
Middletown 27-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In I-84 Stop Middletown 27-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In I-84 Stop
Middletown 27-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In I-84 Stop New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted 19 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Austin Mullen, age 20, of Wappinger, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Pine Ridge Drive in Wappinger, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested James E. Moroch, age 82…
10 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops 10 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops
10 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Rockland County On Friday, Nov. 2, State Police in Haverstraw arrested James Furey, 51, of Nanuet, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 304 in Clarkstown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 2, State Police in Haverstraw arrested Malcolm Anderson, 21, of Nyack, for DWI. He was traveling …
Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say
Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say A 36-year-old woman struggled with police after she was caught allegedly drinking and driving with two children in the car. New York State Police troopers stopped a motorist at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, when she committed a vehicle and traffic violation on Route 9 in Red Hook. During the subsequent traffic stop, troopers said that they determined the driver, Rhinebeck resident Jillian Hargrove was under the influence of alcohol with two children under the age of 16 inside the Subaru Impreza. According to police, after a brief struggle with troopers, Hargrove was taken i…